Branxton · Urban Centre

Housing & Dwellings in Branxton

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Separate houses make up 84.9% of all dwellings in Branxton, where most homes are large family-sized properties. The area has seen a shift toward larger homes, though costs for both buyers and renters have risen significantly over the last decade.

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📍 Branxton, Urban Centre

Where Branxton sits — Median rent (weekly)

$370 —
  • $0–$21: 2 areas
  • $21–$43: 6 areas
  • $43–$64: 18 areas
  • $64–$86: 38 areas
  • $86–$107: 35 areas
  • $107–$129: 46 areas
  • $129–$150: 25 areas
  • $150–$171: 104 areas
  • $171–$193: 82 areas
  • $193–$214: 143 areas
  • $214–$236: 130 areas
  • $236–$257: 175 areas
  • $257–$279: 114 areas
  • $279–$300: 125 areas
  • $300–$321: 194 areas
  • $321–$343: 101 areas
  • $343–$364: 128 areas
  • $364–$386: 82 areas
  • $386–$407: 92 areas
  • $407–$429: 41 areas
  • $429–$450: 24 areas
  • $450–$471: 32 areas
  • $471–$493: 13 areas
  • $493–$514: 19 areas
  • $514–$536: 14 areas
  • $536–$557: 9 areas
  • $557–$579: 6 areas
  • $579–$600: 15 areas

All urban centre areas, 2021. The marker is Branxton — higher than 81% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Branxton$370
2335, NSW $415
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,733, which is much higher than most similar areas and rose $866 since 2011. Weekly rents are also much higher than in similar areas, typically costing $370.

$370 —

Higher than 81% of urban centre areas.

  • 2016: $310
  • 2021: $370

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▲ +99.9%

Higher than 77% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: $867
  • 2016: $1,733
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Branxton, $350–$549 is the majority at 66%; $200–$349 is next at 29%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Branxton, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 45%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (35%) and Under $1,000 (13%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Nearly half of all homes (46.1%) are owned with a mortgage. The proportion of homes owned outright is 25.5%, which is well below the national figure and fell 13 points since 2011.

26.4% ▼ -16.9%

Higher than 64% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 31.7%
  • 2016: 43.2%
  • 2021: 26.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

25.5% ▼ -34.0%

Lower than 84% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 38.7%
  • 2016: 36.7%
  • 2021: 25.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Branxton, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 46%, followed by Rented (26%) and Owned outright (26%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are very common here, with 88% having three or more bedrooms, far above the state and national figures. While separate houses remain the dominant type, their share fell 9.1 points since 2011.

0.80 ▼ -33.3%

Higher than 57% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 1.20
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

84.9% ▼ -9.7%

Lower than 82% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 94.0%
  • 2016: 55.8%
  • 2021: 84.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

88.0% ▲ +17.3%

Higher than 82% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 75.0%
  • 2016: 52.4%
  • 2021: 88.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Branxton, Separate house is the majority at 85%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 14%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Branxton, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 4 bedrooms is next at 31%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Branxton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL115027/branxton/topic/housing-dwellings